International School of Management Excellence, known as ISME Bangalore, is a private institute established in 2006. It is affiliated with Bangalore University and approved by AICTE, AIU and NBA. The institute offers UG, PG and PhD programmes, with PGDM as its flagship course.

ISME Bangalore was ranked 84th for MBA by India Today and 25th for BBA by TOI. Its PGDM requires 60% in graduation and valid CAT, CMAT or XAT scores, followed by a Panel Interview. The total PGDM fee is INR 10.95 Lakhs.

For PGDM placements in 2026, ISME reported a 100% placement rate, an average package of INR 8 LPA, and a stated highest package of INR 17.22 LPA. Recruiters include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Federal Bank, TCS and Walmart.

DIRECT LINK: Apply to ISME Bangalore Admission 2026

ISME Admission Dates 2026

PGDM admission considers CAT, CMAT and XAT scores followed by a Personal Interview.

Event Date
Application Deadline September 30, 2026 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

ISME Rankings 2026

Ranking Body Category Rank
IIRF MBA 104
TOI BBA 25
India Today MBA 84

ISME Courses and Fees 2026

ISME offers PGDM plus International Accounting, US CPA, and 3-year BBA and B.Com. plus ACCA programmes. The UG courses include an International Study programme in Singapore.

Course Total Course Fees Eligibility Selection Criteria
PGDM INR 10.95 Lakhs Bachelor's degree with 60% CAT/CMAT/XAT, SOP, GD, PI or merit-based selection
BBA INR 6.95 Lakhs Class 12 with 60% UGAT/IPMAT/ISME Entrance, SOP, GD, PI or merit-based selection
FPM INR 2 Lakhs Master's degree with 55% Merit-based
B.Com. plus ACCA INR 6.45 Lakhs Class 12 with 60% UGAT/IPMAT/ISME Entrance, SOP, GD, PI or merit-based selection
PhD INR 3.8 Lakhs Master's degree with 55% marks and 5 years of work experience Personal Interview

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ISME Admission 2026

PGDM admission is based on national or state-level entrance examination scores and a Personal Interview. BBA and B.Com. candidates need Class 12 qualifications with English proficiency, while PhD and FPM applicants require a relevant master's degree and work experience.

Course Eligibility Selection Process
PGDM 10+2+3/4 bachelor's degree with 60%; CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/State CET; final-year students may apply Application, score submission, SOP, Personal Interview, evaluation, final decision and fee payment
BBA 10+2 in any stream or Class 12 appearing, with 60% marks and English proficiency Application, Personal Interview, evaluation, final decision and fee payment
B.Com. 10+2 in any stream or Class 12 appearing, with 60% marks and English proficiency Application, Personal Interview, evaluation, final decision and fee payment
PhD/FPM Relevant master's degree with 55% marks and 5 years of work experience Application, entrance examination, Personal Interview, evaluation, final decision and fee payment

Application Process

  1. Register online through the ISME admissions portal using personal details and the selected programme.
  2. Complete the application and upload mark sheets, identity proof, photograph, resume and SOP where required.
  3. Pay the application fee of INR 1,200 online or through demand draft.
  4. Shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer letter.
  5. Confirm admission by submitting the registration fee, paying programme fees and attending orientation.

ISME Cutoff

The 2026 cutoff has not been released. The table shows the stated PGDM cutoff for 2025.

Course Exam Cutoff
PGDM CAT 60
PGDM MAT 70

ISME Placements 2026

ISME Bangalore reported a 100% placement rate for PGDM students in 2026. Students secured roles in Finance, Business Analytics, HR and Marketing, with Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Federal Bank, TCS and Walmart among the recruiters.

Detail 2026 2025
Highest Package INR 18 LPA INR 14.75 LPA
Average Package INR 8 LPA INR 8 LPA
Companies 260+ 200+
Participating Companies Deloitte, EY, KPMG, TCS, Amazon India, HDFC Bank GT, EY, Mondelez, Deloitte, Amazon India, HDFC Bank

ISME vs ISBR Bangalore vs ISME Mumbai

Particulars ISME Bangalore ISBR Bangalore ISME Mumbai
Location Dommasandra, Bangalore Electronic City, Bangalore Lower Parel, Mumbai
Establishment 2006 1990 2016
Type Private Private Private
Approval AICTE, NBA AICTE AICTE
Courses Offered PGDM, BBA, B.Com., PhD MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA, PGP in Fintech and Financial Services MBA, BBA
Flagship Course PGDM MBA MBA
Fees INR 10.95 Lakhs INR 10.8 Lakhs INR 10.9 Lakhs
Admission Criteria Academic merit, CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT score, SOP and Panel Interview CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT, ISBR Aptitude Test, Micro Presentation and Personal Interview GMAT, CAT, NMAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, State CET, Aptitude Test, GD and PI
Application Mode Online Online Online

ISME Campus and Infrastructure

ISME has a 6-acre, fully Wi-Fi-enabled smart campus. It provides technology-enabled classrooms, a library with books, journals, EBSCO and JSTOR access, and access to the IIM Bangalore and British Council online libraries.

  • The computer lab supports academic activities and serves as a venue for CAT, XAT, CMAT, UGAT and IPMAT.
  • The auditorium has advanced acoustics and audio-video facilities for conferences and cultural programmes.
  • On-campus hostels for boys and girls include an amphitheatre, sports facilities, Wi-Fi and round-the-clock security.
  • The campus has a canteen and rooftop cafeteria.
  • Sports facilities include table tennis, basketball, football, chess, carrom and volleyball.

ISME Scholarships

ISME Bangalore provides merit-based and special-category scholarships, including support for candidates with work experience, defence personnel and siblings of current students.

ISME FAQs

Ques. What academic and examination requirements apply to ISME Bangalore PGDM?

Ans. PGDM applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks and a valid CAT, XAT or CMAT score. Work experience is an added advantage during selection.

Ques. How much is the ISME Bangalore application charge?

Ans. The application fee is INR 1,200 for all programmes. It may be paid online or offline, is non-refundable and is required to process the application.

Ques. Are scholarships available at ISME Bangalore?

Ans. Yes. ISME provides merit-based and special-category scholarships for work experience, defence personnel and siblings of current students.

Ques. What PGDM fee is stated by ISME Bangalore?

Ans. The stated fee for the 2-year PGDM is INR 10.45 Lakhs. Payment may be made in instalments, while hostel and other facilities may have additional charges.

Ques. What placement package do PGDM students receive?

Ans. The stated average PGDM placement package was INR 8 to INR 9 LPA in 2025. Recruiters operate across Finance, IT, Consulting and FMCG, and students receive internship and live-project support.

Ques. How does ISME support student placements?

Ans. ISME provides 100% placement assistance for eligible students. The Career Services team supports resume preparation, interview readiness and recruiter connections through campus drives.

Ques. What is the duration and structure of the PGDM programme?

Ans. PGDM is a full-time 2-year programme divided into 2 semesters each year. It includes theoretical and practical components, industry projects and internships.

Ques. Do undergraduate applicants need to take an entrance examination?

Ans. Undergraduate selection is primarily based on academic performance and English proficiency. Shortlisted candidates attend Personal Interviews.